Cultivate’22 – Inspiring and Educational
If you were in the greenhouse industry 40-50 years ago, summer was the time for your family vacations after a very busy spring season....
How Much Is a Workforce Pipeline Worth to You? Commit Now...
We all know that labor is the #1 barrier to growth in our industry. We also know that depending on our elected officials to...
Tips for New Hires & Young Employees
Working at an independent garden center is both challenging and rewarding. Here at Osuna Nursery, we strive to be environmentally focused while offering exceptional...
PlanT Ahead – Creating a Labor Pipeline to the Hort Industry
Do you have trouble hiring employees for your business? Are
you understaffed because you just can't find people with the right skills? You
are not alone....
Popular Annuals & Perennials
By Matt Johnson, Sales Representative, McHutchison Horticultural Distributors
Award-Winning Annuals
There are so many annuals to choose from; below are some of my favorites to add...
Diverse Employees Thrive in the Green Industry
Suman George grew up in Kerala, a state along the southwest coast of India. Her education was in agriculture and she planned for a...
Creating Successful Customers through Upselling
By Diana Mundinger, CCNP, General Manager, Eagle Crest Nursery
During the training meetings at Eagle Crest Nursery, the subject of upselling or add-on sales comes...
Practicing New Work Protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Chance to Accommodate Customers in New Ways
By Phebe Taylor, Water Programs Coordinator, Resource Central
In any year, Resource Central’s Garden In A Box low-water...
The New Normal: Year-Round Work Rather than Seasonal
Growers on both coasts have always worked on a year-round basis, while their Midwest and Rocky Mountain colleagues had more seasonal fluctuations with labor....
Four Perspectives on Spring 2020 & Beyond
The safety of employees and customers was the priority at Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association (CNGA) member companies this spring, as they faced the...
